Horlings Plants

Horlings Plants We specialize in hardy and hard to find perennials, a numerous variety of potted annuals for planters and window boxes plus one of a kind moss baskets.

In 1959, John Horlings at the age of seven with his family docked at PIER 21 Halifax aboard the Groote Beer from Holland. The family continued by train to Ontario where John grew up in the family grocery and greenhouse business. After marrying, he and Liz made the decision to come back to Nova Scotia. With the help of their five children in 1991, John and Liz established a retail plant business pr

incipally selling at the Halifax Farmer’s Market. Now customers can shop at their growing site in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. Their inventory includes hardy and hard to find field grown perennials, a numerous variety of potted annuals for planters and window boxes plus one of a kind moss baskets.

It's that time again...hoping your gardens are thriving and you are enjoying the simple pleasures of our Nova Scotia sum...
07/14/2024

It's that time again...hoping your gardens are thriving and you are enjoying the simple pleasures of our Nova Scotia summer! It has again been a pleasure serving you this season and we anticipate seeing you in the spring of 2025. Closed until then...THANK YOU!

HAPPY CANADA DAY! We are OPEN 10-5
07/01/2024

HAPPY CANADA DAY! We are OPEN 10-5

Open ALL weekend including Monday, Canada Day ☀️
06/28/2024

Open ALL weekend including Monday, Canada Day ☀️

How’s your garden growing? Lots of colour left to add a little ‘bling’!
06/26/2024

How’s your garden growing? Lots of colour left to add a little ‘bling’!

You can always be planter prepared in dry toasty weather with a succulent collection ☀️🥵
06/23/2024

You can always be planter prepared in dry toasty weather with a succulent collection ☀️🥵

06/22/2024

Our in house pollinator expert inspecting the merchandise!

The peonies are in full glory…you cannot imagine the fragrance! Come for a stroll, take home a bouquet!
06/18/2024

The peonies are in full glory…you cannot imagine the fragrance! Come for a stroll, take home a bouquet!

Dad may not be into ‘flowers’ but we’ve all sorts of other gift options that will remind him that he is special to you❤️
06/16/2024

Dad may not be into ‘flowers’ but we’ve all sorts of other gift options that will remind him that he is special to you❤️

Freshly cut, fragrant…protected from the rain. $2 a stem
06/15/2024

Freshly cut, fragrant…protected from the rain. $2 a stem

We’ve a few choice entrees for your pollinator party🥳
06/14/2024

We’ve a few choice entrees for your pollinator party🥳

Blooming just before the welcoming rain!
06/12/2024

Blooming just before the welcoming rain!

In the event you don’t want to start from square one and crave instant gratification, our plant whisperer has been prepa...
06/11/2024

In the event you don’t want to start from square one and crave instant gratification, our plant whisperer has been preparing these awesome planters…limited availability, get yours today!!!

06/10/2024

Caught some little bandits😂

So much colour…still plenty variety of flower and foliage for you to choose from to create your garden oasis for the sea...
06/09/2024

So much colour…still plenty variety of flower and foliage for you to choose from to create your garden oasis for the season!

For those of you waiting for a ‘Holy Grail’ Hibiscus….they are potted up and ready for you!
06/07/2024

For those of you waiting for a ‘Holy Grail’ Hibiscus….they are potted up and ready for you!

06/05/2024

Be sure to check your garden to ensure you’ve planted for all the welcome guests in your neighbourhood 😉

Plant a rainbow in your garden; sturdy, sun-loving, long lasting dahlias☀️
06/02/2024

Plant a rainbow in your garden; sturdy, sun-loving, long lasting dahlias☀️

Lots of small pots of colour and trailers left to fill out your planters and window boxes! Sun or shade! ...
05/31/2024

Lots of small pots of colour and trailers left to fill out your planters and window boxes! Sun or shade!

Address

1498 Grand Pre' Road
Wolfville, NS
B4P2R3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(902) 690-5507

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Swallowtail Butterfly

Our in house pollinator expert inspecting the merchandise!

Customers of all sorts!
Customers of all sorts!

Caught some little bandits😂

Pollinator Garden
Pollinator Garden

Be sure to check your garden to ensure you’ve planted for all the welcome guests in your neighbourhood 😉

LECA: the Simple Solution for Houseplant Success!

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Our Story

1959 was the year John arrived from Holland aboard the “Groote Beer’ at Pier 21 in Halifax with his parents and siblings. The family continued by train to Ontario where they established a family grocer business which eventually encompassed a thriving garden centre. After marrying, he and Liz made the decision to move to Nova Scotia.

By 1991 Horlings Plants became a presence at the Halifax Farmer’s Market. With 5 children and a busy farm life John and Liz carved out a life style made possible by hard work and a dream. Now 25 years later you will find our plants at Halifax Seaport Market, Dartmouth Alderney Landing Market and best of all we have a retail shop at our growing site in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. Plus we now have online ordering available for your convenience.

The team now consists of John and Liz with daughter Hannah. The products we sell today are a result of careful selection over the years and an understanding of what our customers are looking for. You’ll find a well stocked inventory of both annuals and perennials, herbs, hanging and patio planters plus many specialty items to inspire you. Browse in our greenhouses or saunter through our perennial gardens. We’re looking forward to your visit!